Ben Rush Crocker passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at his residence. Ben was born January 26th, 1949, to George W. Crocker and Martha Lynelle Crocker in DeRidder, Louisiana. Ben graduated from DeRidder High School where he was an active member of the Dragon Band. He attended McNeese State College for two years where he was also a member of the Cowboy Band. Ben enlisted in the United States Navy where he served four years that included active duty in Viet Nam on the USS Schofield. Following his military service he attended a 2 year electronics school and worked for a number of years with Texas Instruments in Houston and in Colorado Springs. Upon returning to the DeRidder area Ben acquired a contract postal route in the rural outskirts of Merryville, Louisiana. This led to a permanent civil servant position with the Merryville Post Office from which he retired. Ben loved the outdoors and had a passion for hunting and fishing on his beloved Old River where he lived and ultimately retired.
Survivors include his Sister and Brother-in-law of Zwolle, Louisiana; Sister-in-law of Zwolle, Louisiana; Two Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside Services for Ben were held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Beauregard Cemetery, Rev. Lindsey Burns officiated.
Services were under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA.
Survivors include his Sister and Brother-in-law of Zwolle, Louisiana; Sister-in-law of Zwolle, Louisiana; Two Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside Services for Ben were held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Beauregard Cemetery, Rev. Lindsey Burns officiated.
Services were under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA.
Ben Rush Crocker passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at his residence. Ben was born January 26th, 1949, to George W. Crocker and Martha Lynelle Crocker in DeRidder, Louisiana. Ben graduated from DeRidder High School where he was an active member of the Dragon Band. He attended McNeese State College for two years where he was also a member of the Cowboy Band. Ben enlisted in the United States Navy where he served four years that included active duty in Viet Nam on the USS Schofield. Following his military service he attended a 2 year electronics school and worked for a number of years with Texas Instruments in Houston and in Colorado Springs. Upon returning to the DeRidder area Ben acquired a contract postal route in the rural outskirts of Merryville, Louisiana. This led to a permanent civil servant position with the Merryville Post Office from which he retired. Ben loved the outdoors and had a passion for hunting and fishing on his beloved Old River where he lived and ultimately retired.
Survivors include his Sister and Brother-in-law of Zwolle, Louisiana; Sister-in-law of Zwolle, Louisiana; Two Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside Services for Ben were held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Beauregard Cemetery, Rev. Lindsey Burns officiated.
Services were under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA.
Survivors include his Sister and Brother-in-law of Zwolle, Louisiana; Sister-in-law of Zwolle, Louisiana; Two Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside Services for Ben were held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Beauregard Cemetery, Rev. Lindsey Burns officiated.
Services were under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA.
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